Monthly Archives: January 2017

Tell No Alternative Facts

Posted on January 23, 2017 by twitmericks

The POTUS’s press team reacts/ To unwelcome truth that detracts/ From his greater glories/ With fictional stories,/ Rebranded ‘alternative facts’./// http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/donald-trump-kellyanne-conway-adviser-lies-alternative-facts-merriam-webster-dictionary-social-media-a7540956.html The POTUS's press team reactsTo unwelcome truth that detractsFrom his greater gloriesWith fictional stories,Rebranded alternative facts. — Mick Twister … Continue reading →

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Trident Tested

Posted on January 23, 2017 by twitmericks

Last year in a submarine test/ A Trident-fired missile went west/ The aim being errant/ On Britain’s deterrent/ Was something the PM suppressed./// https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/jan/22/ltrident-malfunction-cover-up-claims-labour-urges-investigations Last year in a submarine testA Trident-fired missile went WestThe aim being errantOn Britain's deterrentWas something … Continue reading →

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Jammeh Dodger

Posted on January 22, 2017 by twitmericks

Ex-Gambian President Jammeh/ A despot and medical shammeh/ Who claimed to cure AIDS/ Has gone, but evades/ A much-deserved spell in the slammeh./// https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/gambias-defeated-leader-leaves-country-ends-standoff/2017/01/21/4e46503e-e037-11e6-8902-610fe486791c_story.html?utm_term=.004f0f7461e1 Ex-Gambian President JammehA despot and medical shammehWho claimed to cure AIDSHas gone, but evadesA much-deserved spell … Continue reading →

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Dump Trump

Posted on January 21, 2017 by twitmericks

All over the world, east and west The anti-Trump people protest Events led by women Who didn’t want him in Show bigly who marches the best. All over the world, east and westThe anti-Trump people protestEvents led by womenWho didn't … Continue reading →

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Bye Bye Barack

Posted on January 20, 2017 by twitmericks

There was an old man named Barack/ The first US Prez who was black/ A fellow respected,/ And with Trump elected/ One many would kinda like back./// There was an old man named BarackThe first US Prez who was blackA … Continue reading →

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Hocus Potus

Posted on January 20, 2017 by twitmericks

A man who divided a nation/ Is due for his inauguration/ So Hail to the Chief/ Or wail in your grief/ Then go on a mass demonstration./// A man who divided a nationIs due for his inaugurationSo Hail to the … Continue reading →

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Golden Touch

Posted on January 19, 2017 by twitmericks

A fellow of riches untold/ Who frolicks in showers of gold/ Talked plain on the stump./ Hail President Trump/ The Man Whom the World was Missold./// A fellow of riches untoldWho frolicks in showers of goldTalked plain on the stumpHail … Continue reading →

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Full English Brexit

Posted on January 17, 2017 by twitmericks

Theresa May’s great inspiration/ For taking control of the nation/ Is make sure hard Brexit/ Financially wrecks it/ And ends economic migration./// https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/jan/17/key-points-from-mays-what-have-we-learned Theresa May's great inspirationFor taking control of the nationIs make sure hard BrexitFinancially wrecks itAnd ends economic … Continue reading →

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Men Who Bought the World

Posted on January 16, 2017 by twitmericks

Eight people ranked billionaire/ Between them control the same share/ Of global net worth/ As half of the earth/ Which many find rather unfair./// https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2017/jan/16/worlds-eight-richest-people-have-same-wealth-as-poorest-50 Eight people ranked billionaireBetween them control the same shareOf global net worthAs half of the … Continue reading →

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Max Whacks Hacks

Posted on January 15, 2017 by twitmericks

A son of a fascist named Max/ Gets off on consensual smacks,/ For which he got gyp,/ But now holds the whip/ As he funds a watchdog for hacks./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38629469 A son of a fascist named MaxGets off on consensual … Continue reading →

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